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Fed up of being pregnant - depressed?
I'm 35 weeks pregnant tomorrow, I have sciatica, SPD, a large baby, a large stomach (measuring 40 weeks) and a painful stabbing sensation in my cervix. I can barely walk five minutes up the road to my local corner shop, I'm finding money is dwindling when I still have a lot to buy for my hospital bag, I'm a stay at home mum and I have a two year old daughter who's potty training and throwing tantrums (mainly about potty training). I'm finding it difficult to do normal things like bend over and tidy the house for when my husband comes home from school and work all day and on the weekends we have our daughter plus my husband's son from a previous relationship and while my husband is brilliant and allows me to lie in and take a half an hour nap on the weekends, I feel like a complete and utter failure. I can't do all the things I could do before and most of the time, I honestly can't be bothered. I feel like I'm depriving my two year old of fun activities because I don't drive and walking to the park or the local indoor play centre is too much for me to the point where I'm in tears.
I think I may be depressed but I don't know why. I have a gorgeous two year old, I have a fabulous step-son, an amazing husband and I'm over the moon about being pregnant but it's like every day is a struggle.
Has anyone ever felt like this? Is it the pregnancy or could I be pre-natally depressed?
4 Answers
- Anonymous1 decade agoFavorite Answer
I hear ya!!
I'm exactly the same at the moment, 2 year old also. I'm 37 weeks and SOOOO over being pregnant, my house is a mess, the dishes are piling up, I can't get comfortable no matter how hard I try and I find myself utterly exhausted and unmotivated to do exciting activities with my son (which I feel awful about).
You could be depressed but what you have explained sounds very, very normal especially for someone who already has other kids to look after while lugging around that heavy belly.
I know it's frustrating but there really is nothing we can do except grin and bear it for another few weeks, UGH!
Take care :)
Source(s): Mummy to a 2 year old, 37 weeks pregnant & Nursing student. - Anonymous1 decade ago
You're so near the end of course you are going to get fed up, being pregnant and having complications is hard on anyone especially when you have a small todder and a house to run. I know how depressing it can get sometimes, but you need to think positive and remember you only have a month until you will have your baby in your arms and the pregnancy will be over, things will get better just plan out your days and take things slowly.Your daughter isn't deprived, It's better you stay home and rest so you can be there for her than over do it and may need to be in hospital or on bed rest. With my youngest I found my pregnancy harder than any of the others because my youngest daughter is now just 11 months old so it was really difficult as she had just started walking when I got huge, but there is always ways around it. My sister helped me with school runs for a while which was a great help. I'm definately going to wait a couple of years before having any more! It will be over before you know it, if you think you are getting depression have a chat with your midwife who can advise you of the next step, but any one in your position would feel the same.
- 1 decade ago
You're nearing the end, and since you're so large that'll impede on the way you can do certain things. Try to think of the positives and that in a few more weeks you'll be giving birth. After that, the feeling of worthlessness will go away once the stomach gets better and you're capable of more activities. Plus, you'll be able to show off all your friends that beautiful baby in your arms!
- JodyanneLv 61 decade ago
Your hormones are all over the place. True. Your husband should be offering to help you out around the house. Do not let him nap. Tell him to get off his lazy backside and help you. They need to be told what to do like babies...so you have another one on your hands for practice. Do what you can and don't over stress about it all. It only bothers you. So take it easy and you have the nap and see how he likes it. All the best. It is your hormones changing as the baby forms. Good Luck and All the best. He should treat you like a queen and you should be the one with your feet up.
Source(s): What I would do.